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Pair Antique Ormolu Gilt Metal Wall Lights
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Pair Antique Ormolu Gilt Metal Wall Lights

1900 - 1920
Description

This attractive PAIR OF ANTIQUE ORMOLU, GILT METAL WALL LIGHTS date from circa 1920.

They are of asymmetric design and feature oak leaves and acorns.

The GILT is in good condition and is still bright. There are signs of verdigris.

The LIGHTS need to be rewired by a qualified electrician before use.

Maximum Height to top of candle holder (not including fittings): 13.5 inches (34 cm)

Width: 11 inches (28 cm)

Depth: 5 inches (12.5 cm)

Express Delivery within Mainland UK is included. We are happy to quote for Overseas Shipping on request.

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated these Ormolu Gilt Wall Sconces to the 1920s.

Independent Date Check ID 07323359
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Cast gilt metal with asymmetric rocaille scrolling: typical French revival decorative metalwork.
Verdigris and oxidisation in deep recesses: natural patination over many decades.
Granular sand-cast reverse with pinned branch joints: traditional early twentieth-century assembly.
Old brass bayonet bulb holders: period electrical fittings.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Reference Numbers
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SA903337
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Description
This attractive PAIR OF ANTIQUE ORMOLU, GILT METAL WALL LIGHTS date from circa 1920.

They are of asymmetric design and feature oak leaves and acorns.

The GILT is in good condition and is still bright. There are signs of verdigris.

fig 1. A pair of antique French Rococo style gilt metal wall sconces featuring twin scrolling branches adorned with acanthus leaf motifs.
fig 1. Pair Antique Ormolu Gilt Metal Wall Lights

The LIGHTS need to be rewired by a qualified electrician before use.

Maximum Height to top of candle holder (not including fittings): 13.5 inches (34 cm)

Width: 11 inches (28 cm)

Depth: 5 inches (12.5 cm)

Express Delivery within Mainland UK is included. We are happy to quote for Overseas Shipping on request.

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated these Ormolu Gilt Wall Sconces to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 07323359
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Cast gilt metal with asymmetric rocaille scrolling: typical French revival decorative metalwork.
Verdigris and oxidisation in deep recesses: natural patination over many decades.
Granular sand-cast reverse with pinned branch joints: traditional early twentieth-century assembly.
Old brass bayonet bulb holders: period electrical fittings.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Reference Numbers
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SA903337
Shaun King Antiques
Shaun King Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

Third generation antiques dealer selling a wide range of large and small antiques pre 1920.

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Archive I A pair of antique French Rococo style gilt metal wall sconces featuring twin scrolling branches adorned with acanthus leaf motifs.

Pair Antique Ormolu Gilt Metal Wall Lights

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A pair of antique French Rococo style gilt metal wall sconces featuring twin scrolling branches adorned with acanthus leaf motifs.
PAIR ANTIQUE ORMOLU GILT METAL WALL LIGHTS
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A pair of antique French Rococo style gilt metal wall sconces featuring twin scrolling branches adorned with acanthus leaf motifs.
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  • ObjectWall Lights
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Rococo
  • MaterialGilt Metal, Ormolu, Brass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsAcanthus leaf scrolls, twin branches, foliate drip pans
  • SizeH 34 cm (13 in) x W 28 cm (11 in) x D 12.5 cm (5 in)

These French Rococo style wall lights date from circa 1920 and take the form of an asymmetric pair in ormolu and gilt metal. Each sconce displays twin scrolling branches decorated with acanthus leaf motifs, oak leaves, and acorns, complemented by foliate drip pans and candle holders finished with small turned brass socket terminals at the top. The bright gold gilt metal surfaces show visible signs of verdigris and age, while electrical wiring is absent, requiring professional rewiring prior to installation. Measuring 34 cm high, 28 cm wide, and 12.5 cm deep, these fixtures mount securely to vertical surfaces in domestic spaces. They suit placement above a sideboard in a dining room, as accent lighting flanking a fireplace in a drawing room, or along a hallway in a period property.

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Ormolu, derived from the French or moulu meaning ground gold, became prominent in eighteenth-century France under Louis XV. Artisans used mercury gilding to adhere gold to cast bronze, creating decorative sconces featuring sweeping curves, foliage, and asymmetrical Rococo motifs.

Traditionally, gilt wall lights were cast in bronze or brass using the lost-wax process before receiving a mercury-gilded layer. Later nineteenth-century examples often utilised electroplating or gilt lacquered finishes over cast brass components.

Authentic period examples feature detailed hand-chasing, heavy casting weight, and signs of historical assembly such as square nuts, hand-cut threads, or remnants of original candle fitments. Oxidisation, minor rubbing on raised edges, and irregular casting marks on unseen reverse sides also indicate period manufacture.

Gilt wall lights are frequently installed in pairs to frame central architectural features such as mantelpieces, artwork, or large overmantel mirrors. They provide warm, indirect ambient lighting and introduce historical texture to contemporary or transitional schemes.

Dust gilt fixtures regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth or a soft bristle brush. Avoid using commercial metal polishes, abrasive pads, or water, as these will strip the delicate gilding layer and expose the underlying base metal.
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